[Bass&Trouble]

I have a 4GB i-pod nano. The darn thing refuses to play anything. When I connect it to my pc, the iTunes software shows that about 1 GB of the memory is used. (I do have about 1GB of music on it), but it wont display the names of the files etc, and I cannot add or remove any files. The service guys say that the memory is corrupt. Now what?

[BikerSG]

try doing a restore from itunes 7.0.1.

[Sam Kapasi]

Like Biker said, connect it to a PC/MAC running iTunes 7.0.2 (just out today) and try to restore to factory.
If nothing happens then call 18004250744 and find out if your iPod is under warranty. Even grey market and even unregistered iPods carry warranty. Unregistered will give them an approximate date of purchase.
If under warranty, they will give you a ticket number. Send the iPod to the Bandra service centre (66780661/2/3) with this ticket number.
If not under warranty, I am afraid this repair might be expensive.

All the best.

[low_bass_makker]

Originally Posted by BikerSG

try doing a restore from itunes 7.0.1.

or there is a ipod updater on the itunes cd or one can download from the net
http://www.apple.com/support/downloa...r20060110.html

[lurker]

Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

I have a 4GB i-pod nano. The darn thing refuses to play anything. When I connect it to my pc, the iTunes software shows that about 1 GB of the memory is used. (I do have about 1GB of music on it), but it wont display the names of the files etc, and I cannot add or remove any files. The service guys say that the memory is corrupt. Now what?

If it is not under warranty, you can contact this person since you are in Mumbai too...

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[satishfaction]

Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

I have a 4GB i-pod nano. The darn thing refuses to play anything. When I connect it to my pc, the iTunes software shows that about 1 GB of the memory is used. (I do have about 1GB of music on it), but it wont display the names of the files etc, and I cannot add or remove any files. The service guys say that the memory is corrupt. Now what?

I presume that you have tried soft reset couple of times (Holding on Menu+Centre Button till the apple logo comes up). I do it whenever my Car HU refuses to recognise my iPod. It might be basic and I am voicing it out, incase!

[devarshi84]

A friend of mine had a similar trouble I think. He got a replacement on the spot. Unfortunately it was still the old nano. :P

[Bass&Trouble]

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Like Biker said, connect it to a PC/MAC running iTunes 7.0.2 (just out today) and try to restore to factory.
If nothing happens then call 18004250744 and find out if your iPod is under warranty. Even grey market and even unregistered iPods carry warranty. Unregistered will give them an approximate date of purchase.
If under warranty, they will give you a ticket number. Send the iPod to the Bandra service centre (66780661/2/3) with this ticket number.
If not under warranty, I am afraid this repair might be expensive.

All the best.

Oh wow Sam, I didn't know that grey iPods have a warranty too. Actually mine isn't grey, but equivalent since I bought it abroad. Good show.

Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

or there is a ipod updater on the itunes cd or one can download from the net
http://www.apple.com/support/downloa...r20060110.html

I think I'll try this first once I get it back from the rather unauthorised service center I have given it to. Very strange fellas out there. They are keeping it on the pretext that they will try and replace my memory with some other iPod that comes in for service!

Originally Posted by lurker

If it is not under warranty, you can contact this person since you are in Mumbai too...

I think I'll try all my free options first!

[Bass&Trouble]

Yo LBM! Full rocking!

Updated the nano with the software in your link, and presto, the damn thing started showing all the data again.

Big Thank You!

P.S. Do you think it could be because my girlfriend takes out the iPod without ejecting it first on iTunes?

[Sam Kapasi]

Well, there's your answer B&T. As with all apple products, one must eject from the software first before you physically remove from USB.

[low_bass_makker]

Originally Posted by Bass&Trouble

P.S. Do you think it could be because my girlfriend takes out the iPod without ejecting it first on iTunes?

Happy to see that your nano is working fine....

Ya this might be the culprit or it can be will tranfer of data then the chance gets even more...